2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 837 degrees and certificates were awarded to theological and ministerial studies students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #49 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois
The colleges and universities below are the best for theology majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 10 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Olivet Nazarene University the best school in Illinois for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Meadville Lombard Theological School. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Chicago, Meadville Lombard Theological School is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. LSTC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lincoln Christian University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Lincoln.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Loyola University Chicago. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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Moody Bible Institute came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
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University of Chicago did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. UChicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
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Wheaton College Illinois ranked #8 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Wheaton College Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wheaton.
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McCormick Theological Seminary ranked #9 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large city of Chicago, McCormick Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Trinity International University - Illinois did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Deerfield, TIU Illinois is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 381 |
| Ohio | 609 |
| Indiana | 402 |
| Wisconsin | 82 |
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Theological & Ministerial Studies Related Rankings by Major
Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Theology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 4,119 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 3,116 |
| Religious Education | 1,417 |
| Missionary Studies | 1,220 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 1,166 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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